A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 990063 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990123 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 990016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-11 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc82a744af839b41a1d5f22c47fa927b1b0d77acf1a3be07906ab4d92c5f94cdcBlock Operator
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